How to Get an Esports Scholarship: The Basics

Hundreds of colleges and universities across North America have esports scholarships for students.

Esports scholarships can range between $500 and $8,000 and you can even get a full ride at some universities.

At Stay Plugged In, we have helped students earn over $20 million dollars in esports scholarships in total.

Identify Colleges

The first step towards an esports scholarship is to search for colleges that fit what you are looking for.

Consider the location of the campus, major and program offerings, and extracurricular activities.

Decide what you are looking for in an esports program:

Are you looking for a varsity program or a club program?
How much play time do you want?
What kind of community do you want to be involved in?

Sign up for Stay Plugged In

Once you have identified what you are looking for in a college, sign up for a recruiting platform, like Stay Plugged In.

Our recruiting specialists can help connect you with colleges that fit your criteria and help you find esports scholarships.

Additionally, participate in one of our many recruiting events, including Carry2College, our marquee online esports recruitment event.

Or participate in our real-life LAN recruiting events across the country and connect with college coaches face-to-face.

Create your Esports Scholarship Recruiting Profile

Your recruiting platform is your first introduction to colleges and coaches.

Be sure to fill it out with accurate information about yourself as a student and recruit. Additionally, include what you are looking for in a college esports program.

Start reaching out to colleges

Reach out to colleges to start the process of finding an esports scholarship.

Be sure to ask them questions about their program, such as:

What is their total tuition cost?
Are there other academic scholarships or grants could they provide?
What are their program goals?

Keep an eye on your Stay Plugged In inbox to make sure you do not miss out on any messages from college coaches.

Things to Know about Esports Scholarships

Recruiting can be a long process, so start as soon as you can.

Involve your parents or guardians in the process, as they may have questions for the colleges that you might not have considered.